Choosing Lenses: A Potentially Expensive Venture               Choosing Lenses Your camera body will change with every new update from your favorite manufacturer. If you owned camera X yesterday, it probably was superseded by camera Y flaunting irresistible improved features. You have to buy it. But, what will you attach […]

A single camera  image does NOT reflect what the human eye and brain’s interpretation. Enter HDR –         High Dynamic Range Photography HDR A single image from a camera does NOT reflect what the human eye and brain can interpret from a given scene. Our eyes adjust for varying light and detail. […]

Natural light is not always our friend. Dennis teaches us tips and tricks about modifying light as we travel               Redirect ambient light – with a reflector. Use a folding 5 in 1 reflector Use a piece of white foam core Use a piece of black foam core as […]

Nearly everything we play with in photography requires some sort of battery. When we run out of battery power, the fun stops.   Batteries We are a battery dependent profession/avocation/hobby. Nearly everything we play with in photography requires some sort of battery. When we run out of battery power, the fun stops. So, how do […]

Lens Controls             Understanding Controls: Auto Focus: On/Off Auto Focus On: When taking normal photos and you want to use the focusing targets to be sure you have good subject focus. Place the target on the part of the photo you want in focus; push the trigger half-way down and […]

How to use fill light to brighten details in your main subject.                 Using Fill Light Daylight, often times, is not sufficient. Use fill light to decrease or eliminate shadows, especially on face. Use fill light to bring out detail. Equipment to Fill Light: On camera flash Off […]

Composition is the key to getting more from the mechanics of the DSLR.               Composition We’ve reviewed the mechanics, now let’s get creative with our DSLR’s using CameraSim for practice! 3 Words Prevent this DSLR rookie mistake! Focus, Frame, Shoot! Remember the rule of 3rds! This app is a […]

How to capture the beauty of your trip to it’s fullest potential!               Landscape Photography Single Frame Pictures Choosing the right lens. Choosing how wide or focused you’d like to be. Do you need a polarizer? Always consider taking a tripod, at least a monopod. Panoramic Pictures Use a […]

We’re finishing up understanding our DSLR controls with a great app, CameraSim, to help us out! Understanding DSLR Controls Pt. 1                 Dennis reviews our DSLR camera controls CameraSim What happens when you change Lighting Distance Focal Length ISO Aperture Shutter Speed What happens when you change control […]